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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Circle of Excellence Award Winners

Individuals receiving the Circle of Excellence Award are EFNEP Educators who are masters of outreach and meeting the needs …

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Watch Out for Added Sugars!

Teen Cuisine is an EFNEP program designed to teach youth from grades 6 to 12 important life skills to …

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We Love Our Community Partners!

Janet Bryan, McDowell County EFNEP educator, and Bridget Burnette, Coordinator for the Adult High School at McDowell Technical Community …

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Germ Busters!

Patty Bowers, youth EFNEP educator in Chowan and Perquimans Counties partnered with Asheton Smith, 4-H Agent in Perquimans County …

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New Curriculum Engages Youth

Chrissy Barbrey, EFNEP Educator, in Halifax County teaches high school students how to create healthy, simple, teen-friendly meals. Students …

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How Sweet It Is!

Zac Hackney, youth EFNEP educator in Pitt County, attended Ag Education Day at A.G. Cox Middle School on November …

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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina

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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …

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